Halima Abdel Rahman, the Minister of Justice of the Government of National Unity, has discussed with Richard Norland, the US Special Envoy to Libya, many issues about human rights, national reconciliation, and the integrity of
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Geographically the two regions are neighbors. The EAC extends from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and enjoys not only a huge land space (5.2 MM sq. km) and hence access to the world
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Après 72 heures de violence suite à la condamnation de l’opposant Ousmane Sonko, la tension retombe progressivement à Dakar la capitale sénégalaise. Selon la police, 500 arrestations auraient été effectuées après les affrontements qui ont
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Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has alleged that he is being “illegally held” in his home in Dakar by security forces and urged the public to protest. Meanwhile, a national dialogue between the government and various
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Cape Town as questions mount about Putin’s possible visit
Can Pretoria legally grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity from ICC arrest in time for the BRICS summit in August? The foreign ministers of BRICS meet in Cape Town on Thursday to prepare for their
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Central African Republic’s President Faustin-Archange Touadera said on Tuesday he would hold a referendum in July on his intention to change the constitution and remove term limits. Touadera’s allies proposed the change in May last
Lavrov’s Nairobi visit: How Russia is drawing in Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday received Nairobi’s audience on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, after first presenting the goodies needed in Kenya. Mr Lavrov’s one-day official trip saw him meet with Kenya leaders, including
Egypt in the Balance?
Egypt faces an economic crisis that risks fuelling unrest. The International Monetary Fund demands reforms in return for loans, while the authorities seek to broaden their base through a much-criticised national dialogue. Foreign partners should
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Entre 2009 et 2012, Jean-François Lhuillier, ancien membre des services français, était en poste en Libye. Pour lui, les événements de l’époque expliquent en grande partie la situation inextricable dans laquelle le pays est aujourd’hui
Ousmane Sonko condamné à deux ans de prison ferme
L’opposant sénégalais a été reconnu coupable « de corruption de la jeunesse » ce jeudi 1er juin. Il a en revanche été acquitté des faits de viol dont il était accusé. Acquitté du viol d’Adji